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PHI Allegro X-Alps 20   PHI has released the light version of the Allegro with a simpler line layout and 2 lines per side. It is called Allegro X-Alps.   The glider comes up easily even in nil wind.   In inflating the glider I already sensed a different feel of the structure. I flew that glider at 90 all up, and I realized later that it is better at 95 in order to get a more compact feeling in strong air.   In the air, the X-alps version moves in itself a bit more than the normal one. The normal version felt much more compact. That’s why when flying it later at 95, it enhanced that feel for a more compact structure. The brake and the authority of control have also changed under the X-alps. The brakes are slightly longer, but I can still say that the agility is still there but a bit less than the original version. The brake feel has moderate pressure, quite agile in homogenous thermals, with nice coordinated handling. When encountering turbulence and strong thermals, ...

NOVA Ion 6 XS   70-90   I could finally get my hands on the Ion 6 in XS size.   I flew that glider at 86 all up. The construction and finishing details are excellent! Lots of stuff coming with the glider as seen in the picture.                     It is easy to launch the Ion 6 in 10 km wind, without touching the A risers!   Smooth rise with no surge or delay.   In the air, the brake travel is relatively short with moderate pressure, to react but long and forgiving if pulled. But I only used 15 cm of the brake travel in most conditions. I flew in some strong and turbulent air and the very high comfort under the Ion 6 delivers an immense feel of passive safety. The feedback under the ION 6 is accurate but very polite! delivering a comfortable ride with the necessary feedback to enjoy every moment.   Usually, I find some low B gliders to be boring by the very restricted and dull feel under them. But not under ...